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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718.78, 992.34 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718.78, 992.34 and 453.28 is: 625.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718.78 : 992.34 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718.78/992.34 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718.78x = 992.34 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718.78x = 449,807.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,807.88/718.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.79

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